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Next Level Apparel vs. Nine Line Apparel: Their Xinjiang Cotton Controversy, Explained
A "patriotic" clothing brand accused an apparel-blanks supplier of using "slave cotton" from Xinjiang. Here's…
Why Traceability is Sustainability’s First Step
"You can't make any credible statement about sustainability unless you know where your product comes from,"…
T-Shirt Giant Teams with Oritain to Trace Cotton
Next Level Apparel is investing in traceability tech after committing to use only U.S.-grown cotton.
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Sustainability Shift: Letting Go of Unclear Claims and Cost-Neutral Goals
Despite how ubiquitous the term “sustainability” has become, the definition remains vague and open to…
Cone Denim Reaffirms Commitment to Traceable Cotton
Cone Denim is extending its partnership with Oritain in light of the recently enacted Uyghur Forced Labor…
Panda Biotech and Oritain to Make Fully Traceable Hemp
Under the agreement, Panda Biotech will process premium, textile-grade, cottonized natural hemp fiber for…
Up Close: In Conversation with Oritain CEO Grant Cochrane
In this Q&A, Oritain CEO Grant Cochrane explains why traceability must be a top priority and how he weighs…
Cone Denim Completes First Oritain Verification of Origin Audit for Cotton
Cone Denim completed its first verification of origin audit through Oritain, a product and supply chain…
Mohair South Africa Partners With Oritain for Origin Verification
South Africa produces approximately 50 percent of the world's mohair, accounting for nearly 30,000 jobs for…
Sourcing Summit: Why Authenticity and Fiber Traceability Go Hand in Hand
Experts offer insights on achieving transparency throughout the supply chain in a panel discussion debating…
Cone Denim Adopts Oritain’s Forensic-Based Traceability for Cotton
Cone Denim partnered with supply-chain traceability specialist Oritain to provide cotton-sourcing…
Recycrom and Tinctorium Join Fashion For Good’s Accelerator Program
Emerging players in the denim sector are among the 13 startups to join Fashion For Good's Accelerator…
New Forensic Verification Deal Makes US Cotton Fully Traceable—Here’s How
The new partnership follows a successful pilot program for Oritain in which samples were collected and…
Country Road Launches Oritain-Verified Merino Wool Collection
Oritain inked a partnership with Country Road to verify the fiber in its new Traceable Merino Knit range was…
Oritain Maps All Supima Cotton Origins to Achieve 100 Percent Traceability
Oritain has mapped all Supima cotton-growing regions, enabling the first true authentication of premium…